A new book documenting the 2017 dig at the Ness of Brodgar is now available. Ness of Brodgar: Open to the Public, by Woody Musgrove, is a photographic record of the excavators and moments behind the scenes at the ongoing excavation of the Neolithic complex. The book documents the life …

This year, we will have two artists-in-residence for the entire eight-week dig, with another three joining them over the summer. Orkney-based Jeanne Rose will be on site, along with Karen Wallis, for the duration of the excavation, with a dedicated portacabin acting as their studio. Visitors are more than welcome …

Last night’s pre-excavation lecture, in Kirkwall, by site director Nick Card. The talk, hosted by the Orkney Archaeology Society, was entitled Ness of Brodgar to a ‘T’ and looked back over last year’s discoveries and the plans for 2018 – in particular work scheduled for the enigmatic Trench T and the massive structure …

Two artists have very generously donated work to the Ness of Brodgar Trust to help raise much-needed funds for the ongoing excavation. Anyone interested in purchasing any of the pieces should contact us at info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk Philip Hughes Philip Hughes considers the relationship between the landscape and human history as the …

In February 1925, a farmer ploughing a field on the Ness of Brodgar came across what was then thought to be a series of prehistoric graves. Even back then, such finds were not uncommon, so the man set about removing the “offending and awkward stones” from his land. It …

A new book documenting the 2017 dig at the Ness of Brodgar is due to be released shortly. Ness of Brodgar: Open to the Public, by Woody Musgrove, is a photographic record of the excavators and moments behind the scenes at the ongoing excavation of the Neolithic complex. The book …

If you fancy trying your hand at some prehistoric pottery, you’ll get the chance at the Ness this summer. On Thursday, July 19, and Thursday, August 2, Neolithic pottery specialist, and Ness of Brodgar stalwart, Dr Mike Copper will run two sessions — an introduction followed by a more in-depth session. …

The Ness of Brodgar excavations featured in the February 2018 edition of Current Archaeology magazine. But such was the demand that all printed copies sold out quickly. However, thanks to the good folk at Current Archaeology, we have a PDF of the article for those who were unable to secure …

The Ness of Brodgar excavation is one of the tours now offered by a new community interest company in Orkney. Orkney Heritage Tours will transport visitors from Kirkwall to the site, in the company of an archaeologist guide, where they will receive an “access all areas” tour of the dig. …